PALACE ON WHEELS RATED NO. 4 LUXURY TRAINS IN THE WORLD

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1 PALACE ON WHEELS RATED NO. 4 LUXURY TRAINS IN THE WORLD

2 Palace on Wheels The pioneer of luxury train travel in India, Palace on Wheels evokes the romanticism of the bygone era. Inspired by the way erstwhile kings and rulers of the yore, the train recreates the indulgent experience. The Palace on Wheels was started as a joint venture of Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation and Indian Railways in 26 January In 2009, the train was relaunched with new interiors, amenities, cuisines and itinerary. The first of its kind, Palace on Wheels ranks among the best luxurious trains in the world.

3 Awards & Accolades The global travel magazine Conde Nast, voted Palace on Wheels as the 4th best luxurious train in the world and best in Asia. The PATA Gold Award in Various TV channels like BBC, MTV, ZEE TV, National Geographic and Discovery channel have covered this train in their various shows.

4 Cabins The Palace on Wheels have 14 fully air-conditioned coaches and each has a unique name. Every coach is named after the former princely states of Rajputana. The Coaches of the train are decorated in the finesse of the kingdom they are named after. Color themes, handicrafts, painting, furniture and fabrics create the impression of the province. There are 4 twin bedded chambers in each coach. Each guest cabin has attached toilets with running hot & cold water and shower. Each saloon has a mini pantry offers hot and cold beverage along with refreshments. The attached lounge is equipped with television, DVD player and small library. Electronic safety deposit, internet connectivity, individual temperature control, telephone, channel music, intercom, are some added pleasures. Guests also have round-the-clock access to a personal attendant 'Khidmatgar'.

5 Dining Car The Palace on Wheels offers grandiose dining experience onboard. Maharaja and Maharani, are the two royal restaurants aboard. Guests are treated to sumptuous food of Indian and other popular world cuisines. The highlight of dining aboard are the traditional dishes of Rajasthani and Marwari cuisine. The expert chef and his team create appetizing flavors, smell and sight with utmost care of hygiene and cleanliness. Both the restaurants, Maharaja and Maharani have a welcoming ambiance. The lavish fabrics, imported crockery, subtle glass carvings, mahogany lining, dazzling chandeliers and colorful wall lamps, aptly suit the luxury of the train.

6 Bar The well-appointed Bar aboard the train is another aspect of royal traveling. Enjoy chit-chatting over a glass of wine with your fellow passengers. Set perfectly to relax after a day of sightseeing, find yourself enjoying the fine pleasures of life in no time. The bar is well-stocked serving liquor of both national and international brands. There are a host of fine wines and other non-alcoholic beverages to choose from. Guests are offers platters of fresh and tasty snacks to accompany the drinks.

7 Sitting Lounge Lavishly set to relax in the comfortable ambiance, the sitting lounge of the Palace on Wheels is the epitome of luxury travel. Chit-chat with your loved ones and co-passengers, regaling tales of your travels. Spend time reading a book of your choice, from the collection available here. Socialize with the other guests. You can also partake in the indoor games. The lounge has a charismatic ambiance perfectly designed with comfortable furniture, flower pots and beautiful wall-hangings.

8 Health & Spa The Palace on Wheels has an extravagant Rejuvenation Spa Car. Guests are offered pampering health services on-board. The spa offers a host of Ayurveda treatments, massages and therapies. After a day's sightseeing, pay a visit to the spa and rejuvenate your senses. The professional spa therapist will treat you with Ayurvedic therapies, essential body scrubs, facial services and hand, foot, nail, hair services. The décor itself evokes relaxation. Comfortable furniture, soothing lighting, fragrant aroma soothes your body, mind and soul.

9 Souvenir The train has a Souvenir shop that sells handicraft items, traditional artefacts, curios and ethnic dresses.

10 Facilities: ACCOMMODATION 14 fully air - conditioned deluxe saloons, each a combination of 4 twin bedded chambers with channel music, intercom, attached toilets, running hot and cold water, wall to wall carpeting and other amenities. LUGGAGE COLLECTION Your luggage is picked up and taken to your respective saloons without your worrying about it. ARRIVAL KIT Each guest is provided with an arrival kit consisting of stationery items, brochures, cards etc. anything additional can be asked for, from the attendant, always available at your service.

11 ATTENDANT KHIDMATGAR An attendant or Khidmatgar is always at your service, to take care of all your travel needs. MEALS An exotic array of dishes to choose from the Continental, Chinese, Indian and Rajasthani cuisines is available on the Palace on Wheels. MINERAL WATER We make sure, the greatest gift of nature bestowed on us i.e. Water is made available to you in its purest form. Mineral water is made available to you all through the journey. NEWS PAPERS/MAGAZINES The leading dailies and newspapers greet you every morning over a simmering hot cup of tea or beverage of your choice. Also available for you is a large collection of magazines.

12 SECURITY Adequate safety arrangements are made for you as well as your personal belongings in the train itself. TOILETRIES All essential toiletries like soaps, shampoos, moisturizers etc. are provided in the train. BAR A well stocked bar serves wine, liquor and spirits of the Indian and international make, to keep you in 'High Spirits INDOOR GAMES Chess, Playing Cards, Chinese checkers, Carom Board, Crossword Puzzles are available. LOUNGE A lounge for relaxing, interacting, making friends, getting together and indulging in games.

13 MAIL BOX A mail box is pro vided on board, for posting your mail. MEDICAL AID Your health obviously tops the char of our priority list. First aid is available on the train whereas a doctor can be arranged on call at the very next station. RESTAURANTS Two lavish and beautifully done restaurants; "The Maharaja" and "The Maharani" serve mouth watering Continental, Chinese, Indian and Rajasthani cuisines that would definitely make way to your heart through your stomach. SHOPPING Certain handicrafts and other special items of Rajasth ani origin can be bought from state Govt. owned Emporia while you visit the places covered by the Palace on Wheels.

14 SMOKING The Palace on Wheels is a no-smoking train. However if you wish to smoke, please contact your captain for guidance. ATM/and Satellite Phone The ATM and Satellite Phone facility shall soon be available or the guests on board the train. Spa A pampering spa saloon is the recent addition in the train with a variety of therapeutic massages on offer to relax and rejuvenate the guests. Expert therapists offer specialized services to the guests; both therapeutic and beauty treatments.

15 Train Itinerary ( 7 Nights / 8 Days ): Day 1 Wednesday : Delhi 1600 hrs Reporting at Safdarjung Railway Station for check in formalities 1830 hrs Leaving for Jaipur 1930 hrs Dinner aboard the royal Palace on Wheels Day 2 Thursday : Jaipur 0345 hrs Arrive in Jaipur 0700 hrs Refreshing breakfast onboard Palace on Wheels India 0800 hrs Traditional welcome ritual at the Jaipur Railway Station 0830 hrs De-board the train for an excursion tour to the city 1330 hrs A tantalizing lunch at the Amber Fort 1500 hrs A explorative tour to Amber Fort 1630 hrs A tour to the local markets

16 1800 hrs Embark the train again for tea and leisure 1900 hrs Returning back to Jaipur 2000 hrs A grand dinner at the Jai Mahal Palace 2200 hrs Returning to Palace on Wheels for onward journey to Sawai Madhopur Day 3 Friday : Sawai Madhopur/Chittorgarh 0530 hrs Arrival in the Railway Station of Sawai Madhopur 0600 hrs Starting an early morning jungle safari to the adventurous Ranthambore 0915 hrs A breakfast in a forest lodge 1000 hrs Return back to Palace on Wheels 1030 hrs A departing journey to Chittorgarh 1300 hrs A royal lunch aboard Palace on Wheels Chittorgarh 1600 hrs Arrival in Chittorgarh 1630 hrs A sightseeing tour to the Chittorgarh Fort

17 1800 hrs Evening tea and other refreshments at the cafeteria of Chittorgarh Fort accompanied by a beautiful light and sound show 1930 hrs Return back to the royal Palace on Wheels 2000 hrs A royal dinner at hotel Panna along with a cultural show 2200 hrs Returning back to the royal carriages of the train for an overnight stay Day 4 Saturday : Udaipur 0200 hrs Leaving Chittorgarh for an onward journey to Udaipur 0800 hrs Arrival in the lake city Udaipur 0815 hrs A refreshing breakfast in a deluxe hotel 0900 hrs Off-train excursion tours to the city attractions 1330 hrs A stately lunch in a heritage hotel 1430 hrs A venturous boat ride in the lake Pichola 1500 hrs Back to the railway station

18 1530 hrs Evening tea accompanies by refreshments onboard Palace on Wheels Onward journey to Jaisalmer 1930 hrs A deluxe dinner aboard Palace on Wheels Day 5 Sunday : Jaisalmer 0730 hrs A rejuvenating break on the go 0915 hrs Disembark in Jaisalmer for a sightseeing tour to the city 1330 hrs Either an onboard lunch in Palace on Wheels or at the deluxe Moomal hotel 1530 hrs Tea and refreshments in the sand dunes of Jaisalmer along with a camel ride 1930 hrs A royal dinner in the sand dunes accompanied by a colorful cultural program 2300 hrs Returning back to the train for an onward journey to Jodhpur Day 6 Monday : Jodhpur 0700 hrs Reaching the Jodhpur Railway Station 0730 hrs An onboard breakfast in Palace on Wheels

19 0900 hrs A tour to the city attractions of Jodhpur 1400 hrs Lunch in a deluxe resort 1530 hrs Return back to the train for relaxing and a ride to Bharatpur 1930 hrs A dinner onboard royal Palace on Wheels Day 7 Tuesday : Bharatpur 0500 hrs Arrive at Bharatpur 0600 hrs Leaving for Keoladeo Ghana National Park for an early morning bird viewing 0730 hrs A breakfast in a deluxe lodge in the forest 0830 hrs Returning back to the train 0845 hrs A journey to Agra Agra 1030 hrs Arrival in Agra 1100 hrs A city sightseeing tour to Agra 1330 hrs A delightful lunch in a deluxe hotel in Agra

20 1500 hrs Exploring the beauty of Taj Mahal 1730 hrs A roam to the city market 1830 hrs Savoring a light and sound show 2000 hrs Dinner in a luxury hotel in the city or aboard Palace on Wheels 2300 hrs Returning journey to Delhi Day 8 Wednesday : New Delhi 0400 hrs Arrival in the Safdarjung Railway Station 0730 hrs An onboard breakfast followed by checkout and farewell formality

21 Departure Dates Months September 2017 October 2017 November 2017 December 2017 January 2018 Febuary 2018 March 2018 April 2018 Departure Dates 6, 13, 20,27 4, 11, 18, 25 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 6, 13, 20, 27 3, 10, 17, 24 7, 14, 21, 28 7, 14, 21, 28 4, 11, 18, 25

22 Fare for Peak Season (October 2017 to April 2018) Fare for Lean Season (September 2017 & April 2018) Occupancy Type Per Person Per Journey Occupancy Type Per Person Per Journey Single Occupancy $6065 Single Occupancy $4550 Double Occupancy $4550 Double Occupancy $3500 Triple Occupancy $4025 Triple Occupancy $3150 Inclusions/Exclusions The fare covers the following Travel, catering, conducted sightseeing, entrance fee at monuments/parks/palaces, cultural programs, camel ride at Jaisalmer, boat ride at Udaipur and rickshaw ride at Bharatpur. The fare doesn't covers the following Drinks, tips, laundry, telephone calls, video camera fees, business car facilities, liquor and other items of personal nature.

23 Terms & Conditions Please Note: Half fare for children between 5 and 12 years. Christmas and New Year being the peak holiday season calls for a 10% surcharge levied on all departures. As per the Government of India norms, Service 9% is levied on the prevalent tariff. 15 USD per pax per journey will be charged against the payment of commercial tax in addition to the tariff mentioned above. Tariffs are subject to change without prior information. Booking Policy For the fully independent travelers (FITs) 20% of the tariff at the time of the confirmation of the booking. Remaining 80% of the tariff needs to be paid 60 days prior to departure. Cancellation Policy In case of FITs 10% of ticket value 90 days or more prior to departure date. 20% of ticket value between 89 to 30 days prior to departure date. 100% of ticket value 29 days prior to departure date.

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